title: Acute scrotal oedema complicating peritoneal dialysis.
abstract: A case of extraperitoneal leakage of dialysate producing massive acute scrotal oedema complicating peritoneal dialysis is presented. Important diagnostic features including select clinical images, the role of imaging modalities and appropriate management are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Departments of Urology, Adelaide and Meath incorporating National Children's Hospital, Dublin, Ireland. steconnolly@rcsi.ie
authors.forename: Stephen S
authors.initials: SS
authors.lastname: Connolly
authors.forename: Pradeep
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Govender
authors.forename: Prasad
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Ellanti
authors.forename: Robert
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Flynn
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004487:Edema / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010531:Peritoneal Dialysis, Continuous Ambulatory / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012611:Scrotum; D014463:Ultrasonography